Sfumato is integrated into Studio (no separate download
needed). Because of its vector-based approach, it is supposed to enable user to
create Sfumato portraits and designs several times faster than with the previous
version.

User imports photo into the background of the working area and then draws Sfumato objects on top of the photo. Just like other
objects in the Studio, Sfumato objects have
vector boundaries that are automatically filled with stitches. Each Sfumato object can have
1-5 shades of its 'basic color'. Sfumato objects can have openings, carvings and color mask. Objects are filled with stitches so that thread
forms looser or heavier meanders to create shading effects while fabric shows through the stitches.